SkinnyCubanChick

I have a funny story to tell you guys today. I will be banded this Friday and I have been doing really well on the liquid diet. The last time I weighed myself before today was the day before yesterday when I weighed. 281. Last night I cooked a Cuban traditional meal for my family , and I thought I wouldn't have any issues. Boy was I wrong! I almost cheated! Imagine, white rice, black beans and spicy pulled pork! Who can turn that down? But, I am proud to say I didn't cheat and this morning when I weighed myself I'm 277 lbs. i have lost 13 lbs. in 12 days, which is not bad at all!!!

You know what? I believe that everything happens for a reason, and I also believe that god is in control of everything. If he cheated, he doesn't love you as you do him, and If he left you now, what more proof do you need? It's your time to shine! Forget him and don't bother! Use this time to work on yourself! You deserve better and God's plans for us are bigger than we could ever imagine. Let go and let God deal with him! We are here for you! My surgery is this Friday and I told my family I don't want them there to see the worst of me. That's what the nurses are there for! If you have to, take a taxi home, show him you don't need him! Cheer up and don't stop now! The best is yet to come!

That wolf just be a few drops!

Justjaime do you lnow how much a cc is? 1/3 cc is practically nothing. Not enough to make you feel "loose"! I say your mind is playing tricks! Dont feel bad, get back on the wagon and eat only what you should! Never over 1 cup and no snacks!

You look gorgeous Jennynee!

I forgot one thing, sometimes you don't lose weight but you lose the inches. It makes sense! Protein makes muscle and we are drinking protein and building muscle through exercise! The inches go but you won't see it on the scale! Cheer up guys, it's working!

This week I learned two important lessons the hard way! 1. The more Water you drink the faster you lose weight. 2. Never weigh in every day. Every other day is better. You may not see loss every day for many reasons and you'll get discouraged!

Completely agree with Maddysgram! She's got the right idea!

It is normal and it makes sense. Don't get discouraged! Just keep going! You will lose it, your body needs to adjust!

My theory is that I cannot let my mind take control of my body. God has given me a spirit of self-control and not of defeat. I will not let food mess up what I have accomplished with God's help! Maybe if you believe you can use my method!

Please call your doctor and ask him. It could be the anesthesia, but I can't be sure!

Great job! It's best to have a head start before the pre-op hits you like a freight train! I have been on liquids for 11 days now and my surgery is this Friday 12/14 at 10:30! Now it's just liquid in- liquid out, but I feel so good!

Too soon! Usually 4-6 weeks! Please ask your doctor!

Minimi I agree with you 100%. I have not cheated but I know that in being too hard on myself just sets me up for failure and frustration!

I'm in Oviedo north of Sanford, but we can keep in touch!

Wrap! This one works! Make a paste of oil and turmeric and apply with saran wrap 2x a week! Leave on 45 mins.!

Well girls, yesterday I went to Tampa to get my pre-ops done I am being banded on 12/14 at 10:30! Labs, EKG, and chest x-ray done. Still on protein shakes, water, crystal light, jello, and broth! Only 6 days to go! On Dec 14, my new life begins! Congrats to all December gals!

Go to youtube and search lapbandaustralia! Professor and his dietitian have lots of good advice!

Sweetie I m sorry to hear you are feeling this way! One word of advice if you allow me. You cannot let your mind control you. You are in control. You made the decision to change your lifestyle and you need to stay away from situations that set you up for failure. Sometimes we need to stay away temporarily from our triggers until we gain full control. When I am hungry I have a protein shake, broth, and a big glass of crystal light! I also look at my "fat" pictures and then skinny goal pictures. We must train our brains and after while you can and will override cravings!

You look beautiful! Proud of you!! Worth a little discomfort right?

Very!

Also, bypass patients have much trouble with vitamin an mineral absorption! You drop the weight faster... Too fast which can be very dangerous!